McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Montane Cordillera
The Montane Cordillera covers most of southern British Columbia and some of southwestern Alberta. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes an excellent collection of images...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Atlantic Marine
The Atlantic Marine ecozone is located father out to sea and touches land at the southern coast of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and the eastern coast of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. This brief, concise description includes a collection...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Northwest Atlantic Marine
The Northwest Atlantic Marine ecozone begins in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and extends to the southeastern end of Baffin Island. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology, and flora and fauna. It includes some...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Invaders!
This bustling game is a race to help Plum eliminate introduced or invasive species before they crowd out the native populations.
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Mixedwood Plains
This Mixedwood Plains ecozone extends along the Quebec City- Windsor corridor and the densely-populated region of Southern Ontario. This brief, concise description includes a collection of images of the animals and birds native to the...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Boreal Shield
The Boreal Shield runs from Alberta to Newfoundland. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the landscape as well as those of animals and birds...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Pacific Marine
The Pacific Marine ecozone begins at the British Columbia Coast. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes some images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Rock Residents: What Lives Under a Rock?
For this activity, students first listen to a story about animals that live under rocks, then go on an exploratory nature walk to see what animals they can find, living in their own small habitats. They write about their discoveries in a...
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Open2.net: Ecosphere
Designed by the Open University and the BBC, this website from Open2.net explores ecosystems. Included is a lengthy discussion on closed ecosystems and their importance to research, as well as a virtual ecosystem, an interactive showcase...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Service: Biologist in Training [Pdf]
Guide for kids and tips for parents on how to explore a wildlife habitat and connect with nature.
Rutgers University
Rutgers Center for Vector Biology: Mosquito Biology
This page covers the life cycle, habitats and other details about mosquitos.
The Environmental Literacy Council
Environmental Literacy Council: Ecosystems
Article explaining ecosystems and why we use them to organize our ideas about the natural world. Links to additional resources, maps, and activities.
EL Education
El Education: A Walk Through Highland Park
This book was created by 2nd grade students in Rochester, New York as part of a three-month learning expedition on animals and habitats called, "A Walk Through Highland Park. Students spent time in their local park doing fieldwork making...
Other
Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science Ideas
A great resource to discover fun new activities to use in your classroom. Activities are age-appropriate, and span several science topics.
Curated OER
Ny Times Lesson Plan: Answering the Call of the Wild
In this New York Times lesson plan, students explore wildlife conservation by investigating the reintroduction of species into their natural habitats and researching a species nearing extinction. Studens then defend the protection of the...
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Restoring Ea Middle School Science Unit
Restoring Ea is a place-based middle school science unit exploring management strategies that could be used for the Loko ea fishpond to sustainably feed people and ensure the ecosystem is healthy and pono (balanced). While specifically...
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Magic Rocks [Pdf]
In this lesson, students work in groups with each acting as a predator, prey, or family member in a particular habitat. They present their habitat performance to the class and students identify the habitat and animal relationships. Then,...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Speciation and Biodiversity
As many species are going extinct due to healthy habitats being destroyed humans are depleting the world of its natural resources. Understand the repercussions of environmental destruction on species and biodiversity through this interview.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Habitat Destruction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] From a human point of view, a habitat is where you live, go to school, and go to have fun. Your habitat can be altered, and you can easily adapt. Most people live in...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Arabian Desert Facts
Presents interesting information about the Arabian Desert, including its physical geography, climate, plants and animals, their adaptations to the environment, natural resources, and threats to its habitats.
BBC
Bbc: Animal Field Guides
Can you identify animal tracks, animal droppings, nests and homes? Use this excellent resource to help you learn.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: A Giraffe Debate
Research, take and defend a position on the question of why the giraffe population is threatened and which is more important: survival in a wildlife sanctuary or quality of life in the wild.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick
This is a very fun and engaging resource for kids and teachers. Students can learn about wildlife and ecology while reading stories and articles, playing games, and doing activities.
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Boreal Plains
The Boreal Plains are located in the center of Alberta and extend into Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes a collection of images of the...
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